ODC: Summer Sampler 2014

Fri–Sat, Aug. 1–2, 8 p.m. ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) Designed to clear the summer fog and satisfy your appetite for art, performances include “Breathing Underwater,̶... Read More

Performances

Tierney Sutton: Songs of Joni Mitchell

Thu–Sun, July 24-27, 7 & 8:30 p.m. SFJazz Center (201 Franklin St.) The beguiling jazz singer will perform songs from her Grammy-nominated 2013 album After Blue with a chambe... Read More

Performances

Midsummer Mozart Festival’s 40th Season

Tue–Sun thru Sep. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Asian Art Museum Sat–Sun, July 19–20, & Fri–Sun 25–28 Various Bay Area venues This critically acclaimed concert series features... Read More

Performances

Gough Street Playhouse: The Book of Liz

Thu–Sat, July 12–Aug. 2 Laugh at the outrageous adventures of Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, a devoted maker of cheeseballs who ventures out of her tiny religious community to e... Read More

Arts & Culture

Gorgeous

Tue–Sun thru Sep. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Asian Art Museum A collaboration with SFMOMA, this exhibition presents 72 uniquely stunning artworks from both musuems’ collections a... Read More

Arts & Culture

Japan Day Festival

Sunday, July 13, 1–5 p.m. Japantown Peace Plaza Explore the delicate might of Japanese art and music at this family-friendly event featuring performances by some of the Bay Area&... Read More

Galas & Benefits

The BreastFest Beer Festival

Saturday, July 12, 2–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Enjoy food from local restaurants, unlimited beer tasting, live music, and more at this festival that raises fund... Read More

Community Corner

Researching Your Building in S.F.

Thursday, July 10, 6–7 p.m. Golden Gate Valley Branch Library (1801 Green St.) How old is it? Who built it? Who lived in it? Who owned it? Are there articles written about it? Ar... Read More

Holiday Happenings

After Dark: Boom

Friday, July 4, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) What’s the science behind fireworks? How are implosions different from explosions? What happens when hot water is combined... Read More

Holiday Happenings

4th of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, noon Aquatic Park & Pier 39 Celebrate the 4th with varied activities and live entertainment by Evolution and Club 90 (Aquatic Park) and WJM and Tainted Love (Pi... Read More

Major Events

77th Annual Stern Grove Festival

Sundays thru Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Stern Grove (19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.) July performances include the S.F. Symphony, Funky Meters and Rufus Wainwright at the beautiful Sigmund Stern... Read More

Just for Fun

Billionaires Row Walking Tour

Saturday, June 7 & 21 3–4 p.m. Presidio Branch Library Discover the most exclusive corner of Pacific Heights, where San Francisco’s wealthiest families have built mansi... Read More

Child's Play

Bean Sprouts Family Days

Saturdays thru October, noon–3 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden Enjoy nature crafts, garden care, outdoor games, and exploration in the Children’s Garden with a variety of activi... Read More

Child's Play

JAMband Family Festival

Sunday, June 8, 3–5 p.m. Park Chalet (1000 Great Highway) Celebrate summer with a special family show where children’s musician Charity Kahn serves up handmade music and da... Read More

Child's Play

38th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival

Saturday, June 21, noon–10 p.m. Presidio Middle School (450 30th Ave.) Enjoy two full days of folk music from around the world, performances for children, singing, dancing, music... Read More

Events